27 Things You Didn’t Know About Louis C.K.

Summer means a lot of wonderful things, including Louis C.K. starting a new season of Louie on the FX network. When the series started, Louis was just beginning to break out after a long career that often had him behind the scenes. Louie wasn’t his first big break, but the show’s irreverent and wild humor has finally taken him to the top of the comedy circuit. There’s still plenty to learn about Louis, whether you’re a longtime fan or just now discovering the red-headed menace. Check out his story while learning more about the unknown highs and lows of Louis’ weird life…

His Real Name!

His Exotic Looks!

How His Parents Met

This Is Sad

The Early, Sucky Years

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<strong>His Real Name!</strong>

He was born as Louis Szekely, which most people can’t figure out is pronounced “SEE-Kay.” That explains why he began billing himself as “Louis C.K.”